Lexmark X125 Trouble

[papaspud]

I have a custom built computer (built it myself) and am running XP Pro on a 1.7G Celeron. When I first start my computer everything goes well, but if I leave it on for a while the icon that represents my printer in the system tray changes from a red diamo
nd to a red X and the printer will no longer function. It is connected through a USB port and I have spoken with Lexmark several times. They had me try several things including disabling the USB ports from powering off when the computer is in wait mode (
not sleep). Sometimes I can disconnect the power cord from the printer, wait a minute and plug it back in and the problem will correct itself but this usually doesn't work. In addition, just as often as the previous problem, the spoolsv.exe program uses
99% of my system resources and I have to shut it down to have my computer operate well. Can anyone help me?

[computurwizard]

This isn't an absolute fix but at least you don't have to reboot.

I had the same exact problem and to fix it you have to Ctrl-Alt-Del, go to Processes and End spoolsv.exe and LEX125SU.EXE. After that, re-run the Lexmark settings utility by Start - Programs - Lexmark X125 - Lexmark X125 Settings Utility. Once it comes up hit close (it'll stay in the system tray). Go back to your app and try to print.

Good luck!

[computurwizard]

Oh, I forgot to mention, after ending the spoolsrv process, you may have to go to Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Services and restart the Print Spooler.